Practice Phosphorus (8.10.5) - Organic chemistry – some Basic Principles and Techniques
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Question 1 Easy

What role does phosphorus play in biological systems?

💡 Hint: Think about metabolism and genetic materials.

Question 2 Easy

What is Lassaigne's test used for?

💡 Hint: It’s a qualitative test.

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Question 1

What is the primary method for detecting phosphorus in organic compounds?

A) Lassaigne's test
B) Dumas method
C) Kjeldahl method

💡 Hint: Recall the qualitative tests used in organic chemistry.

Question 2

True or False: Phosphorus has no role in energy metabolism.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what fuels cellular processes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe in detail the steps involved in Lassaigne's test and the subsequent detection of phosphorus.

💡 Hint: Focus on the sequence of steps and reagents involved.

Challenge 2 Hard

How does the presence of phosphorus affect ecological systems when present in excess?

💡 Hint: Consider the wider ecological implications of nutrient runoff.

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